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I'd like to keep savings and be able to hire out some of the work (something we have not done in the past).My thoughts are to put both into an LLC and look for investors or a business loan, and purchase and move to a new home.

I want to preserve it the best I can and I am sure there are people that exit perhaps 5 to 10 years ago and did better with a truly passive investment than with rentals.After turning 40 (I am 43 now) I keep wondering this....

Granted this was on plots of land I didn't pay for, and that are already connected to the city's water and sewer, so there's a lot of savings there, but I'm hoping if it turns out to be this good of a deal I can still scoop up land and keep going

Proper bookkeeping will help keep track of who has what dollar amount invested into the property in case of a buyout or a death.  

or if not 50% capital required why wouldn't the other partner just find a realtor and CPA to find/underwrite the deal and 3-5% for property management then own/keep 100%?

Here are a few tips to help ensure your property appraises well:Document Everything: Keep detailed records of all improvements and upgrades you've made.

Real estate prospecting is a numbers game, so the key is to keep reaching out, tracking your progress, and refining your process along the way.Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm more ideas or chat about prospecting strategies!

They would rather keep their house than sell it.Let that sink in.

These are good questions, but keep in mind that a month of obsessive research is still the absolute tip of the iceberg.